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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,143.70, 737,117.01 and 292,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,143.70, 737,117.01 and 292,424.13 is: 403,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,143.70 : 737,117.01 = 292,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,143.70/737,117.01 = 292,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,143.70x = 737,117.01 × 292,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,143.70x = 215,550,800,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,550,800,357.45/534,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,544.59

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